This course is designed for all employees who respond to a hazardous materials
emergency. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 indicates that all employees who respond to a
hazardous materials emergency must receive training based on their level of
activities at the incident. Awareness-level training is for responders who are
likely to witness or discover a hazardous materials release and will initiate a
response sequence by notifying the proper authorities of the release. Topics
include defining hazardous materials, recognizing and identifying the presence
of hazardous materials in an emergency, potential outcomes when hazardous
materials are involved, use of basic information resources, and individual roles
in an emergency situation. Awareness level responders recognize the presence of
hazardous materials, isolate the scene and call for appropriate assistance. They
do not participate in actual cleanup activities. The course covers the topics
addressed in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120.
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